Description
SafLager S-189 500 g – dry lager yeast from Fermentis for breweries
SafLager S-189 from Fermentis is a dry lager yeast originating from the Hürlimann brewery in Switzerland. It produces a clean, fairly neutral lager where malt and hops take centre stage, with light floral and herbal notes, and it is known for making highly drinkable beers. The 500 g pack is intended for breweries.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
S-189 suits pilsners and other lagers where you want a clean yeast profile.
Technical data
- Attenuation: 80–84%
- Sedimentation: fast
- Alcohol tolerance: 9–11%
- Ideal fermentation temperature: 12–18 °C
- Dosage: 80–120 g/hl
- Viable cells: more than 6.0 × 10⁹ per gram
- Shelf life: 36 months from production
How to use S-189
Rehydration: Sprinkle the yeast into at least ten times its weight of sterile water, or boiled and hopped wort, at 15–25 °C. Leave for 15–30 minutes, stir gently and pitch.
Direct pitching: The yeast can also be sprinkled directly onto the wort surface in the fermenter, at or above fermentation temperature.
Storage: Below 24 °C for up to 6 months, below 15 °C for longer storage. Reseal opened packs, keep them at 4 °C and use within 7 days.
Specifications and instructions
Frequently asked questions about SafLager S-189
What temperature should S-189 ferment at?
Fermentis gives 12–18 °C as the ideal fermentation temperature.
How much S-189 do I need?
The recommended dosage is 80–120 g per hectolitre, so 500 g covers about 4–6 hectolitres of wort.
What does beer fermented with S-189 taste like?
S-189 gives a clean, fairly neutral lager with light floral and herbal notes, letting the malt and hops come through.
Does S-189 need to be rehydrated?
No, it can be sprinkled directly onto the wort at or above fermentation temperature. You can also rehydrate it in sterile water or wort at 15–25 °C for 15–30 minutes.
How do I store an opened pack?
Reseal the pack tightly, keep it at 4 °C and use the yeast within 7 days.
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